Continuous improvement Specialist

• Process Analysis and Optimization: Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing manufacturing processes, address gaps where defined processes are required, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to document processes, optimize processes, establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and make processes visual. Own process documentation and optimization starting from the define phase through the control phase (full implementation).
• Lean Manufacturing Initiatives: Lead and support the implementation of lean principles, such as 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management, to eliminate waste, improve workflow, create and capture cost savings as well as enhance overall plant performance.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze and make readily available production data, performance metrics, and other KPIs to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and prioritize improvement projects and develop site dashboards.
• Continuous Improvement Projects: Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects, collaborating with various departments and teams to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Root Cause Analysis: Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify the underlying causes of production issues, deviations, and quality concerns. Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address these issues.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive SOPs for various manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and compliance with industry standards.
• Training and Skill Development: Provide training and support to plant personnel on continuous improvement methodologies, fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving and empowering employees to contribute to process improvement.
• Change Management: Assist in change management efforts related to process improvements, ensuring successful adoption and sustainability of changes throughout the organization.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Collaborate with safety and environmental teams to ensure that all process improvements and changes align with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Best Practices Sharing: Benchmark Tesla and industry best practices and stay abreast of the latest advancements in continuous improvement methodologies, incorporating relevant strategies into the plant's improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in Continuous Improvement.
• Proven experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and industry standards. Material handling, material storage and logistics experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, statistical tools, and process mapping techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.



This is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.